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Toronto (November 28, 2016) - Manulife Financial Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement to privately place U.S.$270 million principal amount of 3.527% senior notes due December 2, 2026 (the “Notes”). The Notes will bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.527% and will mature on December 2, 2026.

Toronto (November 28, 2016) – On November 26, 1996, Manulife Financial Corporation and Sinochem officially opened Manulife-Sinochem, the first foreign insurance joint venture in China. The then Canadian Prime Minister and the then Chinese Premier officiated at the ceremony in Shanghai.